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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.53, 838.44 and 345.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.53, 838.44 and 345.57 is: 476.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.53 : 838.44 = 345.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.53/838.44 = 345.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.53x = 838.44 × 345.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.53x = 289,739.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,739.71/607.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.91

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